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Sachatamia Lodge

Safari and Wildlife Lodge
Cloud Forest, Ecuador

Burrowed within 300-acres of cloud forest reserve, Sachatamia Lodge is a bird-watchers paradise situated beside the protected forest of Mindo-Nambillo, an area renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and abundant flora and fauna.

Constructed almost entirely from wood, the lodge is a rustic building that blends in with the surrounding landscape, offering an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi. Inside, its 10 wood-clad lodge rooms and bungalows are cosy and elegantly decorated, boasting incredible views of the verdant cloud forest.

Why we like Sachatamia Lodge

Serene, peaceful and rejuvenating, the lodge offers an escape from the noise and pollution of cities and towns. Its panoramic al fresco dining terrace boasts endless views of forests that rise into distant mountains and is an ideal spot for tasting the simply prepared locally-inspired meals.

Activities

Rise before dawn to stroll to one of the forest locations frequented by hummingbirds, attracted by fruit-feeding stations and insect hotspots, or take an afternoon hike through a natural subtropical jungle, passing pristine rivers and endemic foliage to reach a hidden river waterfall.

Facilities

Great for photographers with feeders and hides
Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
Restaurant with al fresco dining terrace
Viewpoint and lounge with books
Wi-Fi

Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Mashpi Lodge £££££

Ecuador
Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Seamlessly blending lush jungle with an urban comfort, Mashpi Lodge is an exclusive Cloud Forest hideaway situated on a scenic plateau that overlooks distant forested mountains and up-close untamed foliage. A stunningly contemporary piece of architectural design, the lodge offers 22 rooms that aim to immerse guests in the striking landscape through the use of sweeping floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows. A restaurant and Explorer’s Bar prepare cuisine and beverages that have been created with a focus on native ingredients and flavours from both the coastal and Andean regions.

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Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge £££££

Ecuador
Safari and Wildlife Lodge

Set within nearly 2000-acres of private reserve in Ecuador’s cloud forest, Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge is a base for adventure and exploration. Offering a unique stay above the forest canopy, the lodge is comprised of a selection of accommodation options from camping and mountain-view rooms to forest-view bamboo houses and geodesic domes. Boasting incredibly biodiverse forests and a plethora of little-studied wildlife, the lodge carefully balances the wonders of the natural world with cosy accommodations and authentic decor.

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